The scheme was launched by the Government of Telangana to provide financial assistance to the marriage of girls belonging to the Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes/Backward Classes/Economically Backward Classes communities.

The main objective of this scheme is to provide financial assistance to the newly wedding brides who belong to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes/Backward Classes/Economically Backward Classes families.

2nd October 2014

Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of Telangana

Under the scheme, financial assistance of ₹1,00,116/- will be given to unmarried girls of minority communities for their marriage.

The financial assistance of ₹1,25,145/- is provided to the parents of disabled girls irrespective of their caste.

The unmarried girls of the SC/ST/BC/EBC community who have attained 18 years of age or more can apply for this scheme.

The unmarried girl should have completed 18 years of age at the time of Marriage.

Yes, this scheme is only for the girls of SC/ST/BC/EBC community.

The scheme is only a one-time financial assistance and can be availed only once in a lifetime.

Yes, the applicant should be a resident of Telangana.

To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant can submit the application form through “Telangana ePass” website. https://telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in/KalyanLakshmi.do